GLOBAL DIGITAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

CARE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE is creating a Director, Global Digital Support to unify fragmented support into a single global model. You will drive a Jira-based platform, standardize processes, and enforce policies across US, Manila, and CO teams. You will champion AI automation and 24/7 coverage, measuring success with global KPIs.

Reporting to CIO, you will shape the operating model, lead cross-regional teams, and build scalable career paths while enhancing user experience across CARE’s global digital support function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT/Digital experience, including at least 5 years managing global or multi-regional IT functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a globally integrated Digital Support Organization.
• Define and implement target operating model for unified global support by region and HQ.
• Establish a global RACI framework across Digital IT staff and CO IT teams.
• Foster collaboration across time zones with structured global rhythms.
• Recruit, coach, and develop support leaders across regions.

Skills

Global IT leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Atlassian Products

Microsoft 365

Azure

Okta

Job description

Work Location : US - Atlanta, GAType of Post : Not ApplicableOther Possible Location : Funding : APPROVEDExpected Travel : up to 10%Type of Contract : Language Requirement : EnglishApplication Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time

Pay Range Details

$109,139.97 - $152,250.26 Annually

USA Grade D

• Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

Who We Are

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.

What We Are Looking For

At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.

Job Title

GLOBAL DIGITAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Job Location(s)

US - Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

CARE is establishing a new Director, Global Digital Support role to unify a currently fragmented global support model into one cohesive, highly collaborative Global Digital Support community. Today, digital and IT support is delivered through separate US Digital, Manila Digital, and Country Office (CO) IT teams operating with inconsistent tools, standards, and accountability, which slows enterprise policy adoption, elevates cybersecurity risk, and limits the pace of AI adoption across the organization.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Director will integrate US Digital IT support, Manila Digital IT support, and Country Office IT support staff into a single global operating model with shared processes, a common service platform (Jira), consistent enforcement of digital policies and standards, and a unified customer experience. The Director will drive the adoption of AI automation, customer self-service, and support bots to increase efficiency, and will establish global support metrics, KPIs, reporting, and dashboards to continuously improve user experience and productivity worldwide.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a Globally integrated Digital Support Organization

• Integrate US Digital IT support, Manila Digital IT support, and Country Office IT support staff into one cohesive, globally managed support community with clear reporting lines, shared goals, and a common operating rhythm.
• Define and implement the target operating model (aligned to the proposed matrixed structure with Regional Digital Leads) so that Country Office, Regional, and HQ support functions work as one team rather than in silos.
• Establish a global RACI framework that clarifies responsibility, accountability, consultation, and information roles across Digital IT staff, Regional Digital Leads, and CO IT staff for network, hardware/accounts, application support, and policy enforcement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement across time zones and regions, replacing today's ad hoc, senior-leader-level coordination with structured, recurring global rhythms.
• Recruit, coach, and develop support leaders and staff across regions; build succession depth and career pathways within the global support community

Optimize the use of request management solutions as the Global Digital Support Platform

• Lead the global rollout and adoption of Jira (Service Desk Management) as the single system of record for all digital support requests, incidents, problems, and change tickets across HQ, Manila, and Country Offices.
• Retire or consolidate legacy, regional, and shadow ticketing tools; standardize intake channels, ticket categorization, SLAs, and escalation workflows.
• Partner with Enterprise Applications and Information Security teams to integrate Jira with monitoring, asset management, and cybersecurity tooling for end-to-end visibility

Drive Operation AI Automation, Self-Service, and Efficiency

• Design and implement a global customer self-service portal and knowledge base so common requests can be resolved without a live agent.
• Deploy AI-powered support bots and automated triage/routing to accelerate first-response time, reduce Tier 1 workload, and enable 24/7 coverage across regions.
• Identify and automate repetitive, high-volume support workflows (e.g., account provisioning, password resets, standard software installs) using AI and workflow automation tools.
• Champion practical AI adoption across the Digital support community and CO staff, building AI literacy and identifying new use cases in partnership with the AI Advisory Council.

Establish Global Metrics, KPIs, Reporting, and Dashboards

• Define a standard set of global support KPIs (e.g., first-response time, resolution time, ticket backlog/aging, CSAT, self-service deflection rate, cybersecurity tool adoption %, policy compliance %) applied consistently across HQ, Manila, and CO support teams.
• Build real-time dashboards and regular reporting for the CIO, Digital leadership, and Regional/CO stakeholders that track service levels, user experience, and productivity trends.
• Use data and trend analysis to identify systemic issues, prioritize investments, and demonstrate measurable improvement in global user experience over time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT/Digital experience, including at least 5 years managing global or multi-regional IT function, service desk, or technical operations teams.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and integrating previously separate or matrixed teams into a single, cohesive operating model.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, Okta, Jira, Atlassian Products, and enterprise request management platforms.
• Experience working across culturally diverse, globally distributed teams, including nonprofit, INGO, or matrixed multinational environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management, Agile Scrum, or ITIL certificates
• Experience in the international development, humanitarian, or nonprofit sector.
• Experience establishing or participating in an AI governance/advisory function.
• Prior experience managing or partnering with international teams

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.